Will osteoarthritis prevent me doing the things i enjoy most, like walking with my friends or swimming at the beach?

Activity ; OA: It's very possible for people with osteoarthritis to enjoy physical activities like walking and swimming. Depending on the joint involved, physical therapy may be helpful as well as non steroidal antiinflammatories like Ibuprofen and naproxen. Swimming is a great physical activity that puts low stress on most joints, so it's a great option for people with oa.

Not very often: Even fairly severe oa can be effectively treated.